Over Your Dead Body 2014
In Takashi Miike's chilling 2014 horror film *Over Your Dead Body*, the boundaries between stage and reality vanish as a passionate actor and his co-star immerse themselves in a blood-soaked adaptation of the classic Japanese ghost story *Yotsuya Kaidan*.
Director: Takashi Miike
Cast
Ichikawa Ebizo XI
Kousuke Hasegawa / Tamiya Iemon
Ko Shibasaki
Miyuki Goto / Oiwa
Hideaki Ito
Jun Suzuki
Miho Nakanishi
Ume Ito / Rio Asahina
Maiko
Toshie Negishi
Hiroshi Katsuno
Ikko Furuya
Hitomi Katayama
Kenichi Hagiwara
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Over Your Dead Body (2014) about?
*Over Your Dead Body* follows actor Kosuke as he plays Iemon in a stage adaptation of *Yotsuya Kaidan*, only to find the murderous themes of the play seeping into his own life. His relationship with co-star Miyuki, who plays Oiwa, spirals into madness as the line between performance and reality collapses.
Who directed Over Your Dead Body?
Takashi Miike, the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker known for *Audition* and *Ichi the Killer*, directed *Over Your Dead Body*.
Who stars in Over Your Dead Body?
The film stars Ichikawa Ebizo XI as Kosuke, Ko Shibasaki as Miyuki, Hideaki Ito, Miho Nakanishi, and Toshie Negishi in key roles.
Is Over Your Dead Body (2014) worth watching?
If you love psychological horror with a twist of classic Japanese ghost lore, *Over Your Dead Body* is a must-watch. Miike's direction keeps the atmosphere tense and eerie, though it may not suit those seeking pure jump scares. Fans of slow-burn horrors with deep thematic roots will find plenty to appreciate.
How long is Over Your Dead Body?
The runtime of *Over Your Dead Body* is 111 minutes.
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About Over Your Dead Body (2014) — A Haunting Blend of Stage and Psychological Horror
In Takashi Miike's chilling 2014 horror film *Over Your Dead Body*, the boundaries between stage and reality vanish as a passionate actor and his co-star immerse themselves in a blood-soaked adaptation of the classic Japanese ghost story *Yotsuya Kaidan*. Ichikawa Ebizo XI stars as Kosuke, an actor playing the vengeful Iemon, whose dark obsession seeps into his personal life as he falls for Miyuki, portrayed by Ko Shibasaki as the tragic Oiwa. What begins as a gripping performance spirals into a nightmarish blur of paranoia and violence, where the horrors of the script take on a terrifying life of their own.
As Kosuke's portrayal of Iemon grows more intense, so too does his behavior offstage, blurring the line between actor and role. With eerie tension and striking visuals, Miike crafts a psychological horror that lingers long after the final act. *Over Your Dead Body (2014)* is a haunting exploration of art vs. reality, where the past's ghosts refuse to stay confined to the stage.
